The Basketball Jones Pilot Episode (2006)
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What special event is being celebrated in this episode?
What's good, everybody? J.E. Skeets of the No Dunks Podcast got something special for you today. 20 years ago to the day, we're talking January 11th, 2006. I sat down at a dining room table in an East Toronto apartment with Tass Mellis and JD to try and record a basketball podcast. We didn't know what we were doing. We didn't know what would become of the podcast. We just pressed record and started talking hoops. Well, we have that show for you today. Now, again, this was a pilot episode. It never saw the light of day.
What was the experience of recording the pilot episode like?
In fact, it wouldn't be until the following week on January 18th where we would premiere episode 001 of the Basketball Jones to the world. So in a way, this demo episode is some sort of weird NBA media history. And I'm going to warn you, It's horrible. It is a mess. It's a little rough around the edges. I can barely talk. I'm nervous as hell. There's a phone that starts ringing at one point. JD doesn't have a goddamn mic when we're recording this, but it'll give you a sense of just how far we've come in the last 20 years. And the truth is, I think anything 20 years old is worth celebrating. So we're going to have a few more fun surprises planned for you a little later this month. But for now, let's take you back to the start.
After the break, the first ever recording of the Basketball Jones podcast. Enjoy. This is an iHeart podcast. Guaranteed human. A new year doesn't ask us to become someone new. It invites us back home to ourselves. I'm Mike Della Rocha, host of Sacred Lessons, a space for men to pause, reflect, and heal. This year, we're talking honestly about mental health, relationships, and the patterns we're ready to release. If you're looking for clarity, connection, and healthier ways to show up in your life, Sacred Lessons is here for you. Listen to Sacred Lessons with Mike Della Rocha on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hola, I'm Jorge Ramos. This week on The Moment, we take a look at Venezuela's uncertain future in a conversation with two people who have directly advised U.S.
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Health Stuff is about learning, laughing, and feeling a little less alone. Listen on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hey everybody, it's Michelle Williams, host of Checking In on the Black Effect Podcast Network. You know, we always say new year, new me, but real change starts on the inside. It starts with giving your mind and your spirit the same attention you give your goals. And on my podcast, we talk mental health, healing, growth, and everything you need to step into your next season whole and empowered. New year, real you. Listen to Checking In with Michelle Williams from the Black Effect Podcast Network on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
You're listening to The Basketball Jones with J.E. Skeets and TASC. If you'd like to have your say, then give us a call on the Jones line, 416-519-4778.
How did the hosts feel about the quality of the pilot episode?
Or email us at jones at thebasketballjones.net. And now, here are your hosts, J.E. Skeets and Taps Mellis. Wednesday, January 11th, 2006. It is the Basketball Jones. Oh yeah, we're here. Episode 0.1. I am J.E. Skeets, alongside me... Tass Mall is in the house here. Yeah. The guy that plays in the paint, puts his heart on his sleeve and I will be your floor general.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What special event is being celebrated in this episode?
0:00–0:41
2
What was the experience of recording the pilot episode like?
0:41–4:09
3
How did the hosts feel about the quality of the pilot episode?
4:09–13:19
4
What were the hottest NBA teams during the week discussed?
13:19–34:48
5
What are the trade rumors surrounding Ron Artest?
34:48–38:52
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